Head Coach: Men’s and Women’s Track & Field

Head Coach: Men’s and Women’s Track & Field

About Erskine College

At the heart of Erskine College is its Christian identity. The mission of Erskine College is to
glorify God as a Christian academic community where students integrate knowledge and faith,
equipped to flourish as whole persons prepared for lives of service, leadership, and influence
through the pursuit of undergraduate liberal arts, graduate, and seminary education.

Position Summary

The Head Coach is charged with the care and leadership of the Track & Field/Cross Country
program. The coach is expected to follow all NCAA, Conference Carolinas, and College
policies. The successful candidate will be highly knowledgeable about track & field/cross
country and have a dynamic track record of recruiting at the NCAA Division II level.

Responsibilities

Head Coach: Men’s and Women’s Track & Field

About Erskine College

At the heart of Erskine College is its Christian identity. The mission of Erskine College is to
glorify God as a Christian academic community where students integrate knowledge and faith,
equipped to flourish as whole persons prepared for lives of service, leadership, and influence
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through the pursuit of undergraduate liberal arts, graduate, and seminary education.

Position Summary

The Head Coach is charged with the care and leadership of the Track & Field/Cross Country
program. The coach is expected to follow all NCAA, Conference Carolinas, and College
policies. The successful candidate will be highly knowledgeable about track & field/cross
country and have a dynamic track record of recruiting at the NCAA Division II level.

Responsibilities

• To coach and lead the NCAA Division II track/cross country program
• To prepare and control the team’s budget
• To schedule competitive contests after approval of the Director of Athletics
• To recruit prospective student-athletes who are fits for Erskine College
• To encourage and promote excellence in academics from student-athletes
• To make all arrangements for home and away contests
• To order and coordinate needed athletic equipment
• To organize and conduct practice sessions
• To supervise assistant coaches and other auxiliary personnel
• To counsel and advise team members
• To engage in public relations activities and promote the team
• To conduct the sport’s program within all NCAA, Conference Carolinas, and Erskine

policies and guidelines

Expectations

• Exercise exemplary Christian commitment and character at all times
• Display adequate knowledge and technical skills of the sport
• Operate program within designated budget

• Field a team that finishes in the top half of Conference Carolinas
• Follow NCAA and Erskine Athletic Department procedures as outlined in the NCAA

Manual and the Erskine Athletic Staff Manual

• Oversee team academic performance, with team GPA consistent with general student

body

• Recruit roster with the minimum number of players outlined by the athletic director
• Require players to exhibit exemplary character both on and off the field
• Conduct on-campus summer camps and/or “Quality Events” to attract students to campus
• Display a positive, professional approach and support for the College and its athletic

programs

Other qualifications

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Commitment to Erskine’s vision and mission
• Willingness to offer spiritual support to students and staff

Application Process

To ensure full consideration, interested candidates should complete the online application, which
can be found here. In addition, please provide the following:

• Resumé
• Cover letter
• References (at least three)